Compound Q&A
How is Red pepper oil (CAS: 68991-42-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Red pepper oil (CAS: 68991-42-4) is synthesized through the extraction and chemical modification of capsaicinoids from red pepper. Commonly, this involves using a polar solvent like ethanol to extract capsaicin from dried red pepper. The extracted capsaicin is then converted to capsaicin methyl ester, which further undergoes esterification to form the oil.
About
CAS No
68991-42-4
English Name
Red pepper oil
Molecular Formula
C13H20O
Molecular Weight
192.3 g/mol
SMILES
O=CC1CCC2CCCC(C)(C)C=2C1
InChIKey
AQJANVUPNABWRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-08 00:27
